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Baltimore City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 154 public schools serving 75,995 students in Baltimore City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Baltimore City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
154 Schools
1,417 Schools
# Students
75,995 Students
890,681 Students
# Teachers
4,847 Teachers
61,001 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Baltimore City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Graduation Rate
69%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.74
# American Indian Students
166 Students
2,417 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
652 Students
59,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
13,059 Students
195,463 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
22%
# Black Students
55,252 Students
291,420 Students
% Black Students
73%
33%
# White Students
5,465 Students
293,256 Students
% White Students
7%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
96 Students
1,256 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,284 Students
46,403 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,767
30,738
# Students in K Grade:
5,470
61,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,784
64,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,628
63,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,620
64,736
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,682
65,010
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,505
65,244
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,527
65,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,370
65,842
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,780
67,873
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,744
82,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,851
72,892
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,215
60,352
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,052
61,018
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,013 is higher than the state median of $19,549. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,179 is higher than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,673 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,610 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,013
$19,549
Spending / Student
$21,179
$18,476
Best Baltimore City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Grades: 9-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #22.
Baltimore School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Baltimore City College
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #55.
Roland Park Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Claremont School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Erdman Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Grades: 8-12
| 51 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Renaissance Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Mcculloh Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 861 students
Rank: #99.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #1010.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Grades: PK-7
| 420 students
Rank: #1212.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Grades: PK-7
| 330 students
Rank: #1313.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1414.
Bard High School Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #1515.
The Mount Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #1616.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1717.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #1818.
Midtown Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #1919.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #2020.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 791 students
Rank: #2121.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Rank: #2222.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #2323.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #2424.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #2525.
The Crossroads School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
New Era Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Seamon Avenue
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(443) 984-2415
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(443) 984-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Grades: 2-7
| 29 students
Rank: #3030.
Hamilton Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Grades: PK-8
| 815 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
City Neighbors Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
George Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #3333.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #3434.
Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
Rank: #3535.
Govans Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Grades: PK-7
| 376 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District manages 154 public schools serving 75,995 students.
What is the rank of Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District is ranked #24 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore City School District?
73% of Baltimore City School District students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Baltimore City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,179 is higher than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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